Computational implementation of the PPR potential-based cohesive model in ABAQUS: Educational perspective

Kyoungsoo Park, Glaucio H. Paulino

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Abstract

A potential-based cohesive zone model, so called the PPR model, is implemented in a commercial software, e.g. ABAQUS, as a user-defined element (UEL) subroutine. The intrinsic cohesive zone modeling approach is employed because it can be formulated within the standard finite element framework. The implementation procedure for a two-dimensional linear cohesive element and the algorithm for the PPR potential-based model are presented in-detail. The source code of the UEL subroutine is provided in Appendix for educational purposes. Three computational examples are investigated to verify the PPR model and its implementation. The computational results of the model agree well with the analytical solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-262
Number of pages24
JournalEngineering Fracture Mechanics
Volume93
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Oct

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Dr. Park acknowledges support from the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea through Grant Young Researchers #2011-0013393 . The information presented in this paper is the sole opinion of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring agency.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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